Strategic Insights

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The Position

As the
PPOC
to the DAL(s)/LCL(s), you will act as a bridge between Roche China and global stakeholders to
amplify China's voice
and support the Pharma China strategy while
maximizing benefits
for Roche group and China.

As the Strategic Partner to the Customer Engagement (CE) Team
, you will provide objective, rigorous data navigation by generating insights and producing forward-looking in-line annual & event-based forecasting and BD opportunity analyses to drive informed decisions and optimal resource allocation.

Your Opportunity:
Pipeline Specialist
Play a key role in bringing China market considerations and
the China market needs into global product life cycle planning, processes, and strategies
; enable asset lead indication and major line extensions to
GO/NO GO
decision in the China Business Review Committee (CBRC) and support global Lifecycle Team (LCT) resource requests to global governance.

• In-depth market and competitor insights generation. Ensure China inputs to TPP/pre TPP are captured
• Lead cross functional squad team to build robust business cases
• Formulate commercial narratives and facilitate GO/NO GO decision of asset and core line extension through CBRC and support global LCT requests to global governance

Bridge and China Advocates

• Build and maintain healthy long-term relationship with the DAL, LCL(s) and IL; Regularly engage with global and local key stakeholders to understand their needs and challenges
• Responsible for timely discussion and communication between the China affiliate and global to discuss product development strategies, roadmap updates, and issue resolutions. Ensure China acceleration opportunities are identified and captured
• Actively promote the interests and opportunities of the China market. Ensure that China receives appropriate attention and resources in global asset planning to drive potential China acceleration

Local Business SI&A Partner to CE
Support and drive informed business decisions and resource allocation through robust insight generation, interpretation, and forecasting.

• In-line Forecast Management: Take charge of annual forecasts and key event-driven forecasts for in-line products. Collaborate closely with local cross-functional teams, including but not limited to CE, Access, and Finance, to build objective, rigorous forecast models
• Business Influence: Utilize data insights to provide an objective third-party perspective on forecasting and assist management decision-making
• Business Development (BD) Support: Support the China BD team by conducting in-depth commercial assessments and forecasts for "China for China" external partnerships and deal opportunities. Provide objective data insights to support high-quality investment and partnership decisions

Insight generation
Lead insight generation activities when needed

Who You Are
Forecasting Mastery & Customer Insight Generation:

• Forecast Modeling Master: Mastery in building various forecast models (epidemiology-based, probabilistic, and time series), capable of handling complex variables and producing robust results
• Customer Insight Generation: Possess the ability to generate solid customer insights; ability to go beyond surface-level data to uncover the true business logic behind the numbers by combining qualitative and quantitative market research with clinical understanding

Organizational Agility & Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Capable of navigating a complex matrix organization. Keenly perceive the needs of different stakeholders (global vs. local, R&D vs. commercial). Build consensus and advance goals among multiple parties through influencing without authority in a mature, appropriate, and professional manner

Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen:

• Ability to translate complex data into clear business recommendations from a macro portfolio perspective. Understand both the global strategy logics and the practical consideration points of China business teams

Growth Mindset & Adaptability:

• Embrace change and be comfortable and capable of navigating through ambiguity

[Qualifications]

• Education: Bachelor's degree or above in Clinical Medicine, Pharmacy, Biology, or related fields; an MBA or background in business analysis is preferred
• Professional Experience:
• 5-10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with a successful track record in Strategic Consulting, Business Analysis (SIA), New Product Planning (NPP)
• Familiarity with Neuroscience is preferred, or demonstrated ability to quickly master complex disease areas
• Language: Fluent in English (working language), with exceptional logical presentation skills and the confidence to participate in professional discussions and argumentation at the global level

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100'000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let's build a healthier future, together.

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